Archive: Kinetiq Health

  • July 10, 2026

    Handling Employee Contributions During Unpaid Leaves of Absence

    If the leave of absence is unpaid or not being paid through payroll (e.g. STD or worker’s compensation), it is advisable to have a process for obtaining the employee contribution and to communicate that process accordingly.

  • July 10, 2026

    Tobacco Surcharges

    Many employers provide incentives to employees (and sometimes their family members) for not smoking or using tobacco or nicotine products to encourage them to adopt healthier lifestyles and to potentially cut down on medical costs.

  • June 8, 2026

    TrumpRx Expansion

    On May 18, the White House released a Fact Sheet that announces an expansion of TrumpRx.gov to include more than 600 generic medications, allowing Americans to compare discounted cash prices for common drugs across pharmacies and delivery providers such as …

  • June 8, 2026

    Mergers & Acquisitions – Health and Welfare Benefit Considerations

    Health and welfare benefits are just one of many important matters that employers must consider when participating in a merger or acquisition. Due diligence efforts prior to a merger or acquisition often focus on benefits with significant financial assets (e.g., …

  • June 8, 2026

    Form 5500s for Health & Welfare Plans

    The Form 5500 Series is part of ERISA’s reporting and disclosure framework and serves as a key compliance tool for the Department of Labor (DOL), plan participants, and other government agencies.

  • June 8, 2026

    Spouse & Dependent Benefit Eligibility

    Employers may be required by applicable state or federal statutes and regulations to provide coverage to members of their employees’ families in addition to their employees.

  • May 20, 2026

    Employee Benefits Compliance Checklist

    Missed a notice deadline? Penalties climb fast in 2026. Use this employee benefits compliance checklist to protect your plan and your organization.

  • May 20, 2026

    How to Improve Employee Engagement & Retention

    Employee engagement just hit a decade low. Discover six research-backed strategies to improve engagement and retention at your organization.

  • May 20, 2026

    How to Design an Employee Benefits Program

    Learn how to design an employee benefits program that controls costs, attracts talent and supports your workforce. A practical 5-step guide for mid to large employers from Apex Benefits.

  • May 19, 2026

    Catching Health Issues Early With Preventive Care | Better Benefits in 90

    Join Brandy as she dives into catching health issues with preventive care

  • May 3, 2026

    Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRAs)

    ICHRA adoption has grown as employers look for alternatives to traditional group health plans. It can be especially attractive for employers struggling with participation requirements, high turnover, or geographically dispersed workforces. Employers that have experienced rising premiums due to unfavorable …

  • May 3, 2026

    HSAs & Preventive Care

    The IRS has increasingly broadened what qualifies as preventive care that can be covered before the minimum deductible is satisfied under an HDHP without affecting HSA eligibility. Although these changes create additional opportunities for plan design innovation, employers should understand …

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